Midtown Manhattan Food Guide: BEST Budget Bites in NYC!

We're going on a Quick and Easy Food Crawl in Midtown Manhattan, NYC! Our first stop is at 10000 Coffee, an Australian brand that believes you need at least 10000 hours to become an expert in a subject. Their team has just that - they deliberately put in 10000 hours of practice to come up with the best cup of specialty coffee possible and has been one of the best-tasting coffees I've drunk. For a full list of their menu and to see what we ate, visit: 10000coffee.com/. If you're in NYC, stop by at 1410 Broadway in Manhattan.
Other Places Visited in Midtown Manhattan, NYC:
2) Little Italy Pizza: 2 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016 (Same Owners as Bleecker Street Pizza!)
3) Melt Shop: 135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
4) Adel's Famous Halal Food: 1221 Avenue of the Americas (bet 49th and 50th) (Better than Halal Guys for Street Food?)
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[@davidlazarus67]

That tip about getting your evening meal from Adel’s is really good, especially if travelling solo. You could have something cheap and different every night without breaking the budget.

[@HereBeBarr]

Very true!

[@junaid1037]

i went to NYC last week and the line at adel's took over a hour and it tasted amazing, the area around adel's also looked amazing at night

[@karensmythe8678]

What’s the white sauce?

[@kathleendelhoyo1542]

Visiting Manhattan in two weeks to catch a Hamilton show-- I've been watching your videos non-stop. Can't wait to try all these places.

[@amynelsongreen3243]

We will be in the city later this week, such great timing for this video. Thanks so much Jon! Excited to be there soon!

[@NYC1222]

Just found 3 new places to try on my trip in may. Can’t wait and thank you.

[@ceciliaromia]

Thanks so much, guys! You are awesome! Always a pleasure to watch your videos! Gracias!!!🥰

[@bunnyrabbitgirl]

Coffee place looks amazing! Love your food tours!

[@robertbl7500]

Hi Jon, another wonderful slice of NYC! ! Thanks! !

[@ManishaPatel-bn4bx]

Jon, I am definitely going to try the coffee place and pizza place when I am there end of this month. All the places you visited looked amazing. Watching from London UK 🇬🇧

[@justthetruth2662]

Jon I love watching you and Adrianna...your nice...informative and down to earth people...stay safe...sending you both love from California

[@annalafontaine6603]

Going to NYC and staying in Midtown in 2 weeks from today! Great video and perfect timing! (I've also watched a lot of your other videos to find good places to visit!)

[@karenb9788]

This video really puts me in the NYC mood for my trip in May. Definitely going to try out the coffee place and even the pizza place-since I won’t be “cheating” on Bleecker Street 😉

[@monica-NJ-123]

The food looked so good and I also like Adriana’s bag 🎒 , cool , thank you for the video 😊

[@Tofog22000]

Ben's reaction is classic haha! Looks like Adel's is worth visiting when in the area, lots of nearby seating too 👍

[@briandevitt6903]

That street food would be right up my alley. Nice one John.

[@arlenesolis024]

You did right with Adel’s. I always get it when we go there and they are the bomb. Go early too because they can run out of food.

[@Sagothh]

Love ur videos man. Thanks.

[@TheDutchHD]

Going to New York in april and been binging your video's :D thanks for the tips so far!

[@britishgray4952]

Good Thursday Afternoon Jon I Just Love The Way You Teach Us How To Purchase Cheap Foods Without Spending A lot Of Money As Always Thank You So Much For Sharing This Extraordinary Video With All Of Us Take Care With Love Always Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida Blessings :)

[@louellentrevino]

You're videos always make me want to visit New York again. Eight days wasn't enough to taste all the good eats!

[@tthaas]

Super timely for us, as we'll be staying in Midtown (right next door to Acuario!), so we've been obsessively watching your food reviews :)

[@tmn8547]

Will be there in June and will definitely try some of these places! 👏👏

[@jencrecelius3565]

Those coffees all looked amazing! As someone who is never without coffee at (practically) all times- so jealous!☕️😊

[@SM-sm8ux]

Your videos are amazing!

[@villa89ryan]

Thanks Jon, me and my mrs are in midtown manhattan got here today here till Saturday thanks for the tips

[@mrmartywaring]

I'm gonna add these to my ever-growing things to do in NYC list

[@HereBeBarr]

Martin you'll need weeks

[@tomjefferies4318]

When I’m in NYC I’m always checking out Midtown. I love my coffee so 10000 Coffee looks amazing.. Definitely checking out Adel’s and Little Italy Pizza. Great tips.

[@mikef445]

Jon, as always, nicely done. Yea, that Halal cuisine looked like it was to die for. I would go easy on the white sauce though. :) It's just me. Keep up the good work. I forsee great things for you in 2022. Your friend Mike.

[@sandyrose2398]

Great job eating at and recommending cheap eat places in NYC - small businesses need to succeed. Owners of small businesses are the hardest working group.

[@romanap2000]

Good content 👍🏼 My girlfriend and I will be in NYC this week and of course we will try all these spots !

[@Moncriefs]

The first time I ever went to Time Square I got that same dish from Adel's because I didn't feel like waiting for my reservation anymore,..... blew my freakin mind. I was so happy with that aluminum tray🤣🤣

[@HereBeBarr]

🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@maril1379]

Watching now another great video -thumbs up!

[@maril1379]

Wow just saw you hit 250,000 subscribers. Congratulations!!

[@rahul-qo3fi]

Going to visit this weekend, thanks for the video, I was surprised to see the timestamp on this one, hope the weather stays that way over the weekend!!

[@HereBeBarr]

I hope so too!

[@rgs812]

Love you dude have been binging all your vids it is super entertaining. I feel like I know more about nyc now than my own city lol. If I ever come there would love to say hi.

[@Moncriefs]

Lol!! Facts!

[@alexiszee5770]

such a great video thank you🍕🍕🍕

[@letsrolloutnyc]

I was just at the melt shop they are pretty good. awesome video Jon.

[@TrinbagoVibes]

looks like a rainy day, and I rel love the Halal Guys, but definitely going to try these next time I visit, thanks for the ideas Jon, always enjoy these cheap eats videos

[@HereBeBarr]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@littlecookingtips]

Thanx so much for another awesome yummy video Jon! The only problem now is how to fit all those amazing food places in the NYC trip itinerary lol!

[@Alice080165]

Thanks for your tips , I’m a native New Yorker, but now live in Florida, can’t wait!

[@user-in9dz8gz1h]

Love the videos ! Bon appétit

[@aroundtheworldwithjp4553]

Never seen these guys !! But now I will most certainly try this halal thanks !!

[@joyceboone8206]

I love some of the spots shown here especially the 🍕 pizza, big fan of pizza thanks so much.

[@pittsburghliving412]

Coffee, coffee, coffee…☕️. Love this episode!

[@mooster1972]

Wowww just finished my shift and checked out your latest video..must say I.ve never had halal food..so this is definitely getting tagged on my map of places to visit ..thanks John.. any more cheap ears like this would be great 👍

[@TripHacksDC]

We had a short-lived Melt Shop here but it closed way back in 2016 or so. I really liked it during its brief history.

[@wayneh8767]

Great stuff, we wanna get back there!

[@johnoleary148]

Another excellent food video John. Coffee place looks well nice. Making a note of this place. Congrats for the hitting the 250,000 mark.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks 👍

[@Xgamerwoo]

Coming back from college soon to nyc. Def gonna try 10000 coffee shop. Looks so good!

[@j-solo833]

First and foremost I love your channel!!! Many of the suggestions you give when it comes to eats, places to go, things to do... are amazing suggestions. Keep up the good work👍🏿 I tried 10,000 coffee. It was really good. If you don't mind I wanted to give you a suggestion to another amazing coffee shop. Its called 787 Coffee. located on 14th and 2nd ave ( There are a few other locations) Whiskey and Rum infused espresso beans. some of the best coffee i have ever had. Again keep the great content coming.

[@laurenmoore0202]

I'm visiting NYC for the first time in 3 weeks and honestly think after watching all your videos the majority of our budget will be going on food 😂 it all looks incredible, I can't wait!

[@yennefer289]

Me too. Can’t wait for my first slice of NY pizza!

[@CoolGuySayingCoolThings]

Don't forget to wrap your stomach and chest with magazines, to protect yourself from the stabbings

[@laurenmoore0202]

@@CoolGuySayingCoolThings noted aha, are there any particular magazines you’d recommend for my homemade body armour?

[@CoolGuySayingCoolThings]

@@laurenmoore0202 National Geographic's, read them first to get yourself prepared for the jungle

[@elite4championjosh]

Have to try spinach artichoke pizza slice... absolutely life changing.

[@denisal5324]

I got super hungry watching your NYC food tips videos 😅

[@juliejensen7370]

Lovin' your food content for us lower income workin' people!

[@edvaira6891]

Always delightful for a guest appearance from your lovely Mrs.!

[@eric98292]

I visited NYC a few months ago and tried the Halal Food cart. I got the same meal but with yellow rice. It was amazing. Some of the best food I've ever had. There was a long line so be aware. They do accept card but it costs a couple bucks more. Highly recommend.

[@wallyg77]

That Little Italy is my spot, great sauce!

[@OvenfreshDeth]

Halal food is reigning, defending, undisputed champion of street food in New York City. My freaking goodness is it so good!

[@HereBeBarr]

BINGO

[@zfouleur2904]

Apparently slaughtering the animal to death is some how better. 😂😂

[@C--A]

Street food vans in NYC sell way way way more Hotdogs and Bagels than Halal food 👌🏾

[@mom0367]

​@@zfouleur2904Blud is onto nothing 🗣🔥

[@matteywalkingshow9434]

Great Yummy food guide, was that a kind of food that I like eating, too.

[@bernandinocamilo1946]

First spot is a must.

[@claudey2724]

New subscriber here 🙋🏻‍♀️ thank you for the infos more Vlogs to come, looking forward to visit New York Soon

[@Evo_94]

That little Italy pizza shop you went to, I go to literally every time I visit New York. At this point I’m an out of town regular👌🏽

[@adventureswithcarl123]

that pizza looks so good! I want some too

[@xfactor1497]

This is awesome

[@alexiszee5770]

as an Australian when I come back to NYC this year will def stop at 10000 Coffee...I love pizza will def be trying wow yummmmmo

[@jackprather81]

Idea for a video/series: Imagine you are a visitor with two big time locations on your schedule, but you need to eat in between visiting them. Offer both a sit down and street food option that is easy to find and on the path between the two locations. For example, let's say I'm at MOMA until 5pm and I have tickets for a 7pm show on 47th street. Or maybe I'm spending my day in Central Park, but I'm going to a concert at Carnegie Hall right after. I think your audience would eat this up (wah wah)

[@NoMorePedals]

You're 100% right about the halal food. Definitely recommend tourists to try it when they visit.

[@3069mark]

You got me hungry now, John! Good thing I got bacon, eggs, and biscuits cooking! LOL. Adel's sure doesn't skimp on the portion size! Reasonable price for all that! My kind of place!

[@HereBeBarr]

Mine too

[@TheMusicalElitist]

This is ace!

[@chriss172]

52nd and 7th Ave near the Sheraton hotel, there's a purple halal truck parked on the side. They have the best food and cheapest price. Portions are big and everything is fresh. Great friendly workers and food never disappoints.

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Jon last time that I was in NYC I had the pleasure of eating at Little Italy's Pizza and at Adel's Famous Halal Food. For my next visit to NYC I will hit up the Melt Shop and 10,000 Coffee.

[@cardboardbelt]

I finally tried Adel's on my most recent trip to NYC and it totally lived up to the hype. It had been on my list on my previous 2 trips but I just hadn't managed to fit it in. This time I was determined and now I'm obsessed with it. I already have a March trip scheduled and you can bet I'll be lining up well in advance of 6pm. The line starts forming before their cart even arrives on scene and while it's catty-corner from Radio City Music Hall, it's more accurate to say that it's right across the street fro the Simon and Schuster building with the big American flags. No wonder the price has gone up a little. It's worth every penny.

[@pat9532]

This is the info we're looking for..we don't want expensive grub when we don't eat it here bk home...1 more week I be there to try it myself

[@KenRuan]

Try the green sauce (super spicy) at Adel's Famous. Their chicken over rice is SUPERB!!!

[@honorrolls5415]

That Pizza place looked absolutely delicious mouth watering. Great video. Loved it smell good in here as you went into subway. Or is it now called tunnel of terror Take care Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@0:15 love some proper Australian espresso coffee!! Lot of flat whites for sure while I’m in NYC!

[@yellowyak100]

What are your recommendations for the Best Thanksgiving Sandwich? I'm coming for the parade but want the comfort food sandwich for afterward. Love your channel! Thank you!

[@nypedestrian]

My favorite spot in that area is the Kwik Meal cart. $6 for 2 chicken kati rolls but prices may have changed since.

[@abenawilliams6623]

Miss you two.

[@PhillipG34]

In one of ur previous videos u showed the acuario cafe. 5 dollar bowl of chicken rice and beans. I tried that out in my last trip to NYC. Excellent recommendation. Excellent dominican food.

[@HereBeBarr]

Legendary spot

[@anthonykennedy7694]

We will definitely be having adel's in August 🤤

[@amstudiosinc]

I been to little Italy pizza 4 times great food

[@berevita20]

Love it

[@k.g.5096]

now im going to Adel's tomorrow! also gave me a reason to visit Empire State Building. like.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Adel’s looks good! Definitely better looking than Halal Guys

[@HereBeBarr]

Your turn to try it!

[@vailewalders1395]

I went to Melt Shop, grilled chees sandwich on white bread and tomato soup, doesn't get any better than that

[@therealhannahlee]

I avoid Midtown to the best of my ability, but I’m absolutely going to go there for that coffee shop. 😍🤣

[@HereBeBarr]

It's so good!

[@robertpalatsky5017]

My friend took me to The Melt Shop. Can't wait to take my family there

[@C--A]

Funny how Americans call it a cheese melt 🤦🏾‍♂️😂 The correct name is a cheese toastie 👍🏾

[@nashwanalaezy4727]

Thanks so much from Yemen.

[@srutra0183]

I like how he puts camerman in the video too❤️

[@NormaGeli]

You have me so close to ordering a pizza right now

[@HereBeBarr]

Do it!!

[@kevinnorris6558]

I heard about Adel's in the past from Mikey Chen and I have to say, Adel's might be my favorite halal cart in Manhattan. I would always get the combo over spicy rice and don't know any other carts that make spicy rice. The only thing is that the lines can get really long over there, sometimes even moving slower than the line at Halal Guys I feel.

[@gameguild1555]

In The Netherlands we got a ''Kapsalon'', that is fries with meat(chicken or cow), lettuces, onion, tomato and saus.

[@mkebza83]

Need...more...Ben!!!

[@davet1081AA]

I prefer the independent coffee shops for superior product. Discovered Culture Espresso on 38th when staying in Garment District years ago and it's a personal favorite.

[@HereBeBarr]

Sounds great

[@g.e.889]

Australia, especially Sydney, has a really good cafe culture with lots of independent coffee shops. I'm not surprised to see an Australian company break it's way into NYC. Great to see.

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Gotta love the Halal! I'm going back a decade, but there used to be a great cart up by Columbia-Presbyterian in Harlem. We'd park the ambulance and get lunch there often. Wonder if they're still there🤔🤔

[@damondunn5994]

I've been getting halal food in Philly and it's delicious 😋

[@mlim82480]

You should also try Adel's #1 on 180 Maiden Lane. Different owner but their fish over rice is amazing. Their hours are M-F 9am to 3pm.

[@CallmeMrKelly]

I’ve been to that Halal cart. You know it’s good when at 11pm there is a line of cabbies waiting to eat that wonderful food.

[@InconspicuousOwl]

Can you do a tea spot vid pleasee 🥺🍵🍵🍵

[@munz1870]

I just returned to the office in midtown after 2 years and missed the food varieties so much! From the halal trucks to dumplings. But I’m also trying to watch my spending. That pizza place near the Empire State Building looks great but the funny thing is considering the generic name and prime tourist location, I’d assume the pizza wouldn’t be good and a knock off to real NY pizza. Glad Im wrong. Oh that halal! Now that I love. What a deal when finding anything less that $10 is hard.